Part 2: Who’s who!Now that we know what happened, the next step is to find out how it happened. Unfortunately, I can’t help you with
why it happened – I and millions of people around the world are clueless to the why part of it.
But before we know how it happened, it would be useful to know just who is who on this show. In keeping with the episode format of present events and past events, I present
Who’s WhoThe Doctor – Jack Shepard
Brooding, intense Dr Jack Shepard is the once reluctant, now in-your-face leader of this motley crew. He seems to have the best interests of the losties at heart. Also seems to have deeper feelings for Kate. Best known for being everywhere and for being involved in just about every plot on the series.
Flashback Jack – Married and divorced a patient, squealed on his alcoholic father when his father botched up an op killing a woman and her unborn child.
Reason for being on Flight 815: Was returning to the US with his father’s body.
The Murderer – Kate Austin
Manipulative and jealous are just two words I can use to describe Kate (And trust me, I can come up with a few … less nice words for her). She does seem to have created bonds with Sun and Clare, and also seems to be toying with the affections of both Jack and Sawyer. Best known for seeing black horses and helping Sun take her pregnancy test.
Flashback Kate – Murderer on the run. Killed her step-father and was indirectly responsible for the death of her childhood sweetheart. Was in Australia to escape the long arm of the law. Failed to realize that it’s called the
long arm for a reason.
Reason for being on Flight 815 - Was being deported back to the US.
The Conman – James “Sawyer” Ford
Gorgeous bad-boy of the Island, Sawyer looks hot in geeky glasses. Tries very hard, and often succeeds in making himself disliked. Likes to think he’s the sheriff in town, but has moments when he lets his bad-boy persona slip. Has the hots for Kate, but slept with Ana- Lucia instead. Best known for being victimized by boars and tree frogs.
Flashback Sawyer – Conned rich women out of their husband’s hard earned cash. Killed a man but got the wrong guy. Caused trouble with a Minister in Oz
Reason for being on Flight 815 - Oz government sent him packing.
The Hobbit hooked on Heroin – Charlie Pace
Misguided and misunderstood, Charlie Pace is my favourite (Can you tell?) Has a bond with Claire, but has made himself a bit of a pariah. Was abducted by an Other and hung from bamboo. Lived to tell the tale. Best known for trying to kidnap Baby Aaron.
Flashback Charlie – A one hit wonder rock star hooked on crack. Reduced to acting in cheesy ads to support drug habit.
Reason for being on Flight 815 – Went to Oz to try and persuade brother into giving their rock band another chance. Bro said no.
The New Mother – Claire Littleton
Kidnapped and escaped while pregnant – Yep. That’s the most interesting thing about Claire. She’s young and confused and desires Peanut Butter. Baby Aaron was born on the island, 3 weeks after his due date, I’m sure. Has feelings for Charlie even though he tried to kidnap her baby. Best known for having the coolest island flashback yet.
Flashback Claire – Decides to give unborn baby up for adoption after boyfriend runs off. Scares a psychic away after he almost reads her future.
Reason for being on flight 815 – On her way to LA to give up baby for adoption after psychic insists she take this flight.
The Rich Step-brother and Sister
Boone Carlyle
The first causality of the island *, Boone was Locke’s sidekick. He wanted to help the losties, but lacked the skills. Teamed up with Locke, and they found the mysterious hatch. Died after Locke’s visions went bad. Best known for his great hallucination of being chased by the monster.
Flashback Boone – Went to Australia to “rescue” step sister. Ended up sleeping with her.
Shannon Rutherford
The 2nd causality of the island *, Shannon was killed by Ana-Lucia. Shannon developed a relationship with Sayid. Vain, and often silly, she was left in charge of looking after Vincent. Best known for sun bathing in a red bikini.
Flashback Shannon – Poor little rich girl – forced to fend for herself. Manipulates Boone into giving her money.
Reason for being on Flight 815 – they were both on their way home after Boone “rescues” Shannon.
The Ex-Iraqi Soldier – Sayid Jarrah
Ex Soldier and repairer of broken devices, Sayid Jarrah is not a man you would want to be on the wrong side of. Is often the voice of reason. He is kidnapped and tortured by Danielle, and hears the voices in the jungle. He loved Shannon. Best known for torturing Sawyer with a bamboo shoot.
Flashback Sayid – Torturer extraordinaire, Sayid was used in the Iraqi arm to extract information. Fell in love with Nadia – a woman he was supposed to be torturing. Helped her escape.
Reason for being on Flight 815 – acting on a lead provided by the American Government, he’s on his way to find his lost love.
The Fat Guy – Hugo “Hurley” Reyes
The token fat guy, Hurley is probably the best loved character on this show. Seems to be taking role of messenger and keeper of the food and the manifest. Had deep feelings for Libby. Best known for saying “Dude” and for building a golf course on the island.
Flashback Hurley – Hurley is worth many millions of dollars after he wins the lottery. Hurley has also been in a mental hospital.
Reason for being on Flight 815 – went looking for answers re his cursed numbers.
The Korean Couple
Sun Kwon
The Gardener, translator and nurse of the island, Sun is well liked. Was almost kidnapped by Charlie, and has now discovered that she’s pregnant. Best known for hiding her English from her husband.
Flashback Sun – sun wanted to leave Jin, as she feared what he was becoming. Secretly went for English lessons and arranged to run away.
Jin Kwon
The fisherman on the island, Jin knows very little English. Helps Michael build a raft, and was very possessive over Sun. Is apparently impotent. Best known for being beaten up by Michael and then much later offering to search for Walt.
Flashback Jin – A poor fisherman who fell in love with a rich girl, Jin was the hired muscle for his father-in-law. He took his job seriously. Seriously!
Reason for being on flight 815: On their way to the US on business for Sun’s father.
The miraculously walking again man – John Locke
The island’s main hunter and MacGyver in training, Locke has issues. Locke generally does his own thing and can be devious, manipulative and irrational. Found the hatch along with Boone. Best known for staring down the monster and living to tell the tale.
Flashback Locke – His estranged father used him to gain a kidney. Locke met and fell in love with a woman called Helen.
Reason for being on Flight 815: Was not allowed on an Australian Walkabout because he was in a wheelchair.
The Father and Son
Michael Dawson
Michael, Michael, Michael. Sigh. Daddy with good intentions gone bad. 99% of season 2’s lines consisted of the words “Waaaaalt, Waaalllllllllllt, WALT” Best known for killing Libby and Ana-Lucia and setting Fake Henry free.
Walt Lloyd
Precocious brat and Vincent lover, Walt was kidnapped by the Others. Best known for appearing to Shannon and for speaking backwards.
Reason for being on Flight 815: Michael and Walt were on their way to the US after being reunited after many years.
The Drug Lord turned Priest – Eko
Quiet and spiritual, Eko is the island’s priest. Is very handy with a big stick. Was building a church but abandoned it. Met and stared down the monster. Best known for his obsession with pushing the button.
Flashback Eko – Forced into a life he didn’t want, Eko was a Nigerian drug Lord. Pretended to be a priest to smuggle drugs but gradually realised he wanted to be a priest.
Reason for being on Flight 815: On his way back to the US after checking out a miracle story for the church.
The psychologist – Libby
Sweet and caring is how Libby came across. Not much was known about Libby. She developed a sweet relationship with Hurley. Best known for being murdered by Michael and for appearing in Hurley’s and Desmond’s flashbacks.
The Tough-cop – Ana-Lucia Cortez
Tough, no-nonsense and cautious is how we could describe Ana-Lucia. Was the leader of the tailies before the tailies joined the losties. Dug a ditch and throws a man in it. Seduced Sawyer to gain a gun. Best known for shooting Shannon and being murdered by Michael.
Flashback Ana – A tough cop shot and left for dead, she looses her unborn child. Tracks shooter down and kills him. Also meets Christian Shepard (Jack’s father) and travels with him to Australia.
Reason for being on Flight 815: Wants to go home to Mummy.
The Old Dude and his wifeRose & Bernard
Initially crashed on opposite ends of the island, they were unaware of each others whereabouts. Best known for being re-united when the tailies find the losties camp.
Flashback Rose & Bernard – They meet, they fall in love, they marry, but Rose is dying. Travel to Australia to see a faith healer
Reason for being on flight 815: On their way back to US after faith healer cannot heal Rose.
*This refers to murders/killings of the main cast and not necessarily red-shirts and Others
People not on the Plane but are importantThe Crazy French Chick – Danielle Rousseau
Crashed on the island 16 years previously, Danielle has been living on the island ever since then. Killed her husband and crew when they “became infected’. The Others kidnapped her baby Alex. Best known for trying to kidnap Baby Aaron and general madness on the island.
The Guy in the Hatch – Desmond 
Sexy Scottish-accented Desmond was found in the hatch. He runs away after the computer breaks. Is found on a sailboat trying to escape the island some time later. Teams up with Locke to stop Eko from pushing the button. Best known for being the guy in the hatch.
Flashback Desmond – Was in army prison. Was also in love with a rich girl whose daddy didn’t like him much. Decides to sail around the world to win over rich girl. Boat crashes on island. Believes that the world had been “infected” and was not safe.
The Other – Fake Henry
Captured and beaten up by Sayid, Fake Henry claims to be Henry Gale. Escapes when Michael kills Ana-Lucia and Libby. Is cunning and clever and possibly the leader of the Others. Best Known for not being a Black man named Henry Gale.
Vincent - The Dog
Dog and innocent bystander. Or is he?
What did Jack see when he regained consciousness? Vincent!
Who was prancing around the garden when Charlie fake-kidnapped Sun? Vincent!
And why did Walt go running into the jungle - that's right... to look for Vincent!
And why didn’t Vincent bark at or attack any Others?? Hmmmmmmmmm. Makes you think, doesn’t it!
Stay tuned for Part 3!